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Michael ‘Venom’ Page Says UFC Lacks Welterweight Foes for Him, Questions His Priority in Matchmaking

He expects to compete March 21 in London with his opponent still unassigned.

Overview

  • Page said UFC matchmakers keep telling him no welterweights are available despite his requests to return to 170 pounds.
  • He discussed the situation on the Shxts 'n' Gigs podcast, adding that recent winning welterweights were ruled out as the UFC told him they already had plans for them.
  • The London event is UFC Fight Night 271 at The O2, headlined by Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy.
  • Page has alternated between welterweight and middleweight and last fought in August with a win over Jared Cannonier at 185 pounds.
  • He is 3-1 since joining the UFC and said his filming on the Road House sequel is wrapping, which had complicated his training schedule.